BP3515.4 Business and Non-Instructional Operations Recovery for Property Loss or Damage The Governing Board will seek reimbursement of damages and rewards from any individual or from the custodial parent/guardian of any minor who commits any act of theft or vandalism. Rewards If the Superintendent or designee or law enforcement officials are unable to fix responsibility for the theft or vandalism, the Superintendent or designee is authorized to offer a reward in any amount he or she deems appropriate, not exceeding $1,000, for information leading to the identification and apprehension of the guilty party. A reward in excess of $1,000 must be authorized in advance by the Governing Board. A reward will be paid only when the guilt of the person responsible for the crime has been established by a confession, criminal conviction or other appropriate judicial procedures. Legal Reference: Education Code 19910 Malicious cutting, tearing, defacing, breaking or injuring 19911 Willful detention of property 44810 Willful interference with classroom conduct 48904 Liability of parent or guardian for willful misconduct; withholding of grades, diplomas and transcripts Civil Code 1714.1 Liability of parent or guardian for act of willful misconduct by a minor Government Code 53069.5 Reward for information concerning person causing death, injury or property damage; liability for reward 53069.6 Actions to recover damages 61601.1 Graffiti abatement district Penal Code 484 Theft defined 594 Vandalism 640.5 Graffiti; facilities or vehicles of governmental entity 640.6 Graffiti Adopted: 9/10/97 Revised: